Ryanair passengers were left shocked and frightened after their plane was struck by lightning in Newcastle.
The flight from Wroclaw was hit while it was landing at Newcastle International Airport on Saturday, December 10, the airline has confirmed. The incident is understood to have happened at around 11pm and those onboard reported they heard a loud bang and felt the aircraft shake.
TV presenter Pam Royle was among the passengers on the flight. She Tweeted: "On board Flight FR3010 to Newcastle last night. On the descent, shocked by a loud bang, a huge flash of light and a massive plane shake. Passengers frightened."
